College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs

Examples of Possible Careers*

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Kristine Pytash (English/Language Arts Education) | kpytash@kent.edu |
  330-672-6517
  Scott Courtney (Mathematics Education) | scourtn5@kent.edu | 330-672-2580
  Danielle Gruhler, Ph.D. (Middle Childhood Education) | dgruhler@kent.edu | 330-672-6517
  Kevin Eckert (Physical Education Teacher Education) | keckert5@kent.edu | 330-672-0627
  Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D. (Science Education) | ldonnell@kent.edu | 330-672-0614
  Lisa Testa, Ph.D. (Secondary Education) | etesta@kent.edu | 330-672-0647
  Todd Hawley, Ph.D. (Social Studies Education) | thawley1@kent.edu | 330-672-0670
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Fully Offered

• Delivery:
  • Fully online (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, Mathematics Education concentrations)
  • Mostly online (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, English/Language Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education, Physical Education Teacher Education, Science Education and Social Studies concentrations)
  • In person (Secondary Education concentration)
• Location:
  • Kent Campus (Secondary Education concentration)
  • Stark Campus

Admission Terms

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer

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Description

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal.

The Curriculum and Instruction major comprises the following concentrations:

• Curriculum and Teaching Studies
• English/Language Arts Education
• Mathematics Education
• Middle Childhood Education
• Physical Education Teacher Education
• Science Education
• Secondary Education
• Social Studies Education

The concentrations do not lead to teacher education licensure or endorsement with the exception of the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration. The Physical Education Teacher Education concentration may lead to a multi-age pre-kindergarten through grade 12 license to teach physical education in Ohio. The program includes field experience components at the elementary and secondary levels, and culminates with a full-semester student teaching experience.

Accreditation

Physical Education Teacher Education concentration: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

Admission Requirements

The Secondary Education concentration does not allow direct admission; students may enter only with a change of major initiated by their faculty advisor. This concentration is for students who have completed the coursework for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education but who have not completed the teacher licensure requirements.

Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references; non-academic dimensions; and other specific program criteria.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university¹
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Application essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview (Physical Education Teacher Education concentration only)
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
• Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
• Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
• Minimum 77 MELAB score
• Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
• Minimum 58 PTE score
• Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education website.

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Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration who do not have a physical education or related undergraduate degree may be required to complete additional prerequisite courses prior to program admission.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Educate in multicultural settings.
2. Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
3. Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Curriculum and Teaching Studies Concentration Requirements

English/Language Arts Education Concentration Requirements

Mathematics Education Concentration Requirements

Middle Childhood Education Concentration Requirements

Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration Requirements

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Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Science Education Concentration Requirements

Social Studies Education Concentration Requirements

Secondary Education Concentration Requirements

Licensure information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult with their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.